Stoddert, Benjamin, 1751-1813 to William Smith
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05989 Author/Creator: Stoddert, Benjamin, 1751-1813 Place Written: Trenton, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 September 1799 Pagination: 3 p. : free frank : engraving ; 24.9 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy
Written as Sec. of Navy during the Quasi-War regarding the capture of American ships by the French and British.
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